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Important email that I wanted to share with all of you.

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Real Estate Agent with Award Realty

Noise Complaint at Luke AFB, AZ

Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were.

A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on the back. Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near Luke AFB wrote the local paper complaining about a group of F-16s that disturbed his/her day at the mall. When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB officer, it must have stung quite a bit.

The complaint:
'Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base:

Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m, a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns early bird special Any response would be appreciated.'

The response:

Regarding 'A wake-up call from Luke's jets' (Letters, Thursday): On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship fly by of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt. Jeremy Fresques. Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day.

At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the fly by, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the President of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured.

A four-ship fly by is a display of respect the Air Force gives to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects.

The letter writer asks, 'Whom do we thank for the morning air show? The 56th Fighter Wing will make the call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, For it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives.

Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you.....Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

Lt. Col. Grant L. Rosensteel, Jr. USAF

 
 

 

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Comments (12)

Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

A big wow, and a thank you for sharing this with all of us.  I actually read this entire post to my family after I got over my chills.  Thank you.

May 19, 2012 07:57 AM
Pamela Smith
Award Realty - Sun City West, AZ
Sun City West, Corte Bella, Sun City Grand

I still have tears in my eyes.  We don't always see the big picture.

May 19, 2012 07:59 AM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

I love it when a military officer today has the courage to write a very stirring emotional response to someone who has no appreciation of Americas finest!  I'm sure the politically correct among us will disagree with me so let me say I don't care if you disagree because these people fight for your right to disagree.  I love our military and I salute them and the job that they do whether in a combat zone or in an honorable situation such as this.  I look at them in awe when I see a group of aviators flying in formation preparing to complete an assignment.  I wish I had been worthy when I was pilot age.  Oh.... and if folks don't like the noise..... MOVE!  Or, get over it and smile when you hear it and or see the flyover!!

May 19, 2012 01:43 PM
Pamela Smith
Award Realty - Sun City West, AZ
Sun City West, Corte Bella, Sun City Grand

Ralph and Jeanne,

Thank you for your response.  I think more of us feel the way you do than you know.

May 19, 2012 08:49 PM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Pamela

Being an Air Force brat and my father flying in combat during WW II, this sure struck a deep spot in my heart. When I was 12, we were stationed at George AFB in the middle of Mojave Desert and I can remember well the jets flying around. There, quit often they would break the sound barrier at low levels and could create some havoc with dishes falling, etc. But being a kid, that was one of my biggest thrills living there.

cheers cvc

May 20, 2012 03:25 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

God Bless America!  Excellent post my friend.

May 21, 2012 08:59 AM
Pamela Smith
Award Realty - Sun City West, AZ
Sun City West, Corte Bella, Sun City Grand

John,

Thank you!

May 21, 2012 09:29 AM
Kathy Dyer
Roseville, CA
Roseville Listing, Buyer & Relocation Specialist

Pamela, thank you so much for this post. Tears still in my eyes. I wish I read more things like this. Thanks to the military for what they do. I appreciate the sacrafice they do for us  the freedoms that most americans take for granted...to be able to read and write what we want and to disagree. That is America!

 

May 21, 2012 11:10 PM
Pamela Smith
Award Realty - Sun City West, AZ
Sun City West, Corte Bella, Sun City Grand

Thank you.  This Monday will mean much more to me.

May 21, 2012 11:52 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Awesome letter and I hope you don't mind if I reblog this.  It's very appropriate right now.  Happy Memorial Day!

May 27, 2012 05:21 PM
Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA
SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

WOW Pam and thank you.

May 27, 2012 08:51 PM
Pamela Smith
Award Realty - Sun City West, AZ
Sun City West, Corte Bella, Sun City Grand

Georgina, Please do reblog.

Thank you Dan!

May 27, 2012 11:35 PM